From The A’s All The Way To The Zito

  Earlier today, the Boston Red Sox clobbered the San Francisco Giants 12-1. With Chad Gaudin going on the disabled list, Barry Zito was scheduled to start for possibly the very last time at At&t park. Zito lasted only 3.2 innings. Giving up 7 hits, 6 earned runs, and 2 walks. The Giants hoped Zito would retain his 2012 form but is falling short of expectations, much like the reigning world champs. The next scheduled start for that rotation spot is in Colorado. Many believe Michael Kickham, Guillermo Moscoso, or possibly a September call up could make the start against the Rockies. Barry Zito’s journey has been filled with success and failure. He established himself as a dominate left hander across the Bay Bridge in Oakland. For seven years, Zito was the ace of the staff. Compiling a 102-63 record with an overall ERA of 3.55. Also, he won a Cy Young award in 2002 when he finished with a 23-5 record, 229 innings pitched and an ERA of 2.75. Zito’s rookie season was the only year h...